BMW X3 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2026
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 449 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 640 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.7 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW X3 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means BMW X3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`625 kg | 2`640 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 635 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 62 200 | 67 800 | |
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